New Ancient Wonder?, a photo from Istanbul, Marmara

Photographer's Note

Pictured behind these homes/apartments/hotels/carpet shops is the Aya Sophia (the domes and minarest).

Only one of the original Seven Ancient Wonders of the World still exist today (the pyramids in Egypt) so there will be a new list created and this building, the Aya Sophia, is a candidate.

It was once a church, then changed into a mosque, it has been taken out of service around 1950 to become a museum. Luckily the (Christian) mosaics were plastered over and not completely destroyed, so there is some hint of the original decor.

It has been standing for over 1400 years (yes that's right!) and is still seen as a key structure in architecture with its massive unsupported dome.

Here's a link with a few more paragraphs http://www.pilotguides.com/destination_guide/middle_east_and_north_africa/turkey/aya_sophia.php

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ibhm (322) 2007-02-23 16:04 [Comment]

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pedrocarmo (1295) 2007-02-23 17:13

Very nice photo, from an wonder place.
Good colours & pov.

LLaura (328) 2007-02-24 4:23

Very original perspective with the mosque in the background and the crowded buildings in front. Well capture of birds flight. I have just two remarks..the slightly visible wire between the minarets which could have been removed by cloning and the photo lack of sharpness.
I like the documented note, thank you for sharing,
Laura.

jonathan_hart (21276) 2007-02-24 6:47

hi
excellent framing and timing, it's a beautiful place and the birds make this capture very interesting !!! excellent photo !!!
regards
jo

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